Dr. Laurel Kearns: Spirituality Found In the Planet
Dr. Laurel Kearns discusses the divinity in wind, which she calls “the exchange of God’s breath” and shares her personal gratuity for the role of trees. If you are interested in watching more videos on nature and spirituality, check out our video on connecting to the natural world! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INB6ns6RKKU&t=38s Dr. Laurel Kearns, Associate Professor of Sociology and Religion and Environmental Studies at Drew Theological School and co-founder of The Green Seminary Initiative In March 2017, 70 seminary faculty and deans participated in a Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education in Washington, DC. They explored ways of integrating faith and ecology into their theology curricula. The Symposium was co-organized by the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, the Washington Theological Consortium, the Green Seminary Initiative (GSI), and Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO), and hosted by The Catholic University of America‘s School of Theology and Religious Studies. The video was recorded at…
The Green Sheep of the Congregation: Green Leaders
Joelle Novey with the Interfaith Power and Light organization talks about the green leaders (who she calls the “Green Sheep) in her congregation that are the catalysts of change in their community. If you are interested in watching more presentations, check out our video on a sustainable lifestyle inspired by religion with Rabbi David Rosen! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L57emh3o7uw&t=3s In March 2017, 70 seminary faculty and deans participated in a Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education in Washington, DC. They explored ways of integrating faith and ecology into their theology curricula. The Symposium was co-organized by the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, the Washington Theological Consortium, the Green Seminary Initiative (GSI), and Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO), and hosted by The Catholic University of America‘s School of Theology and Religious Studies. The video was recorded at the Washington D.C. Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education: Implications for Teaching, Learning and Seminary Life.…
Congregation Power – Full Program
Faith leaders come together to get the message out about climate change. Speakers: Greg Dalton, Founder, Climate One Reverend Sally Bingham, Founder, Interfaith Power and Light Rabbi Yonatan Neril, Founder & Executive Director, Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, Jerusalem Reverend Ng, First Chinese Baptist Church, San Francisco Recorded on December 12, 2012
DC Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education in Washington, DC
This video highlights some of the amazing leaders who spoke at the DC Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education. If you are interested in watching more videos from this groundbreaking event, check out our video on how to integrate ecology into theological education with Rabbi Yonatan Neril! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbYr1o-kOPM&t=15s In March 2017, 70 seminary faculty and deans participated in a Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education in Washington, DC. They explored ways of integrating faith and ecology into their theology curricula. The Symposium was co-organized by the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, the Washington Theological Consortium, the Green Seminary Initiative (GSI), and Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO), and hosted by The Catholic University of America‘s School of Theology and Religious Studies. The video was recorded at the Washington D.C. Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education: Implications for Teaching, Learning and Seminary Life. The D.C. Symposium was part of The Seminary…
Monsignor Kevin Irwin on Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home
Monsignor Kevin Irwin shares his thoughts on Laudato Si’ and ecologically informed theology education. If you are interested in seeing more videos on the intersection between Catholicism and ecology, check out out our video on Catholicism vs consumerism! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs2Z9gXnFis&list=PLf31RsJLbGflTcooYitMHsxPiLulJvB-l At the Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education in Washington, DC in March 2017, Monsignor Kevin Irwin was interviewed about his work with, and knowledge in, Pope Francis’s monumental Encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. Msgr. Irwin discusses the significance of connecting faith and science in Laudato Si’. Msrg. Irwin is dean emeritus and research professor at Catholic University of America’s School of Theology and Religious Studies. Videography by Jack Figel of Figel Technologies International.
Faith and Science in Laudato Si’
Monsignor Kevin Irwin shares his thoughts on the groundbreaking Laudato Si at the Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education. If you are interested in seeing more videos on Catholic leaders passionate about environmental awareness, check out our video on Catholic teaching and renewable energy with Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3oO2jhQRaA&t=2s The Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education in Washington, DC in March 2017, Monsignor Kevin Irwin was interviewed about his work with, and knowledge in, Pope Francis’s monumental Encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. Msgr. Irwin discusses the significance of connecting faith and science in Laudato Si’. This is a short excerpt from the longer interview. Msrg. Irwin is dean emeritus and research professor at Catholic University of America’s School of Theology and Religious Studies. Videography by Jack Figel of Figel Technologies International.
Msgr. Kevin Irwin on Eco Theology
For more from Msgr. Kevin Irwin, please see this video entitled, Faith and Science in Laudato Si’: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKtOUBE9KqM&t=4s At the Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education in Washington, DC in March 2017, Monsignor Kevin Irwin was interviewed about his work with, and knowledge in, Pope Francis’s monumental Encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. Msgr. Irwin discusses the significance of Laudato Si’ for seminary deans and faculty, who are tasked with integrating its key messages into their theological education. This is a short excerpt from the longer interview. Msrg. Irwin is dean emeritus and research professor at Catholic University of America’s School of Theology and Religious Studies. Videography by Jack Figel of Figel Technologies International.
The Baha’i International Community’s Approach to Sustainable Development
Representatives of the Baha’i International Community’s United Nations Office, Daniel Perell, Ming Hwee Chong and Julia Berger, discuss how their work to advance sustainable development relies upon the identification and application of spiritual principles (e.g. trusteeship, generosity, trustworthiness, love, empathy, compassion) and the fostering of genuine consultation (a process of collective, non-adversarial decision making), among diverse players on key contemporary issues. Reaching consensus at the international level can directly influence progress at the local level.
How Can Seminaries Encourage their Students to be Ecological Change Agents?
Dr. Laurel Kearns, professor at Drew Theological School and co-founder of the Green Seminary Initiative, gave the keynote address on encouraging students to be ecological change agents, at The New York City Faith & Ecology Seminary Education Conference in December 2016. If you are interested in watching more groundbreaking presentations from Dr. Laurel Kearns, check out our video on spirituality found in the planet! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2frGF1W9NJA&t=13s The conference engaged seminary deans and faculty to explore ways of integrating faith and ecology into their theology curriculums so that emerging clergy can speak to the ecological crisis. The full-day event took place at Union Theological Seminary in Manhattan, and was co-organized by The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, the Center for Earth Ethics of Union Theological Seminary; the Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue at Jewish Theological Seminary; and the Green Seminary Initiative. The conference offered tools to enable administrators and faculty members from…